U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Visits Slovakia

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak pose for a photo in front of the bust of President Woodrow Wilson in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]

“The promise of 1989 is as alive today as it was 30 years ago. The United States has always believed in freedom for Slovakia, and we have been proud to contribute to your success through an array of economic and other assistance programs, as well as through our mutual defense relationship. America’s commitment, our commitment to your freedom and independence will not waver. We urge you to continue down the path of liberty and democracy for which so many of your compatriots have sacrificed their lives.” State Secretary Michael R. Pompeo in his remarks at a press conference at Slovak Foreign Ministry with Minister Miroslav Lajcak. Read his full remarks

Remarks with Slovak President Andrej Kiska
Remarks with Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini
Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks at Gate of Freedom Memorial in Bratislava
Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks at GLOBSEC Event in Bratislava, Slovakia

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak pose for a photo in front of the bust of President Woodrow Wilson in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak pose for a photo in front of the bust of President Woodrow Wilson in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with Slovak President Andrej Kiska in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with Slovak President Andrej Kiska in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visits the Gate of Freedom Memorial in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visits the Gate of Freedom Memorial in Bratislava, Slovakia, on February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo speaks with young Slovak leaders and students about democracy and freedom at GLOBSEC in Bratislava, Slovakia, February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo speaks with young Slovak leaders and students about democracy and freedom at GLOBSEC in Bratislava, Slovakia, February 12, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]